Guest guest Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hi Carol, My body is absolutely heat intolerant. Saunas and baths are out for me. I can't walk into a warm room. And yes, I can't handle extreme cold either, but a cool room with covers works well for me. When I walk, it is in the shade, where there are no fumes/chemicals. I've learned complete moderation with exercise. I think bodies that are healing need a bit of circulation and moderate movement......over-doing would definitely take more energy than " give " energy. It sounds like we all have big differences in temperature and exercise comfort levels. Letting go of societal exercise concepts has been helping me.....i'm learning to simply listen to the moment's guidance. Ease and peace to all, yarrow > > mentioned sauna in her exercise post. I've been considering this idea, but I'm not sure it would work for me. I have heard it is good for detox. I'll have to find somewhere to try it. > > Does anyone else have zero temperature tolerance on top of times that you just get real hot and others times you are cold and shivery. I have zero tolerance for temperature change either direction. > > Carol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 > My body is absolutely heat intolerant. Saunas and baths are out for me. I can't walk into a warm room. And yes, I can't handle extreme cold either, but a cool room with covers works well for me. Same here, when it gets warm like now in summer, I get extremely sleepy and feel bad. Before the Lyme struck I never had that problem. Cold is not a problem for me, but I'm also less tolerant to extreme cold (like freezing temperatures) than I used to be. As I'm not sweating when it is warm, I think it might be related to bad circulation (hormones, adrenals, ?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Has anyone purchased an infrared sauna and thought it was worth it? I want some feed back before I spend that kind of money. I know when I used to use the one at the gym I went to...back before being too sick ....it helped. Thanks for any input Eileen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Hi , My son purchased an infrared sauna and it works very well and it doesn't take up a lot of room. We use it a lot and his employees as well. Maud On Aug 28, 2010, at 11:31 AM, kmanguish@... wrote: > > Are you no longer a member at that gym? > I don't have a sauna, but I contacted west coast saunas to see if they have any at a gym in my area. My hope was to talk the gym into a short term sauna membership to see if it would help. There aren't any near me- best wishes to you. > > [ ] saunas > > Has anyone purchased an infrared sauna and thought it was worth it? I want some > feed back before I spend that kind of money. I know when I used to use the one > at the gym I went to...back before being too sick ....it helped. > Thanks for any input > Eileen > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I think it helps, at least with detoxing if not with borrelia itself. I don't use it often as I end up wanting to stay in for a long time and it totally wipes me out. Am thinking of starting to use it just 10 minutes a day... will report in if I notice anything of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 My sauna definately helps me, but my LLMD said only 5-10 minutes per day or every other day. Otherwise it wipes me out completely. From: jen kahn <jen_ithaca@...> Subject: RE: [ ] saunas Lyme Treatment Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 7:56 AM Â I think it helps, at least with detoxing if not with borrelia itself. I don't use it often as I end up wanting to stay in for a long time and it totally wipes me out. Am thinking of starting to use it just 10 minutes a day... will report in if I notice anything of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have a friend that invested in one at home. She swears by it. I wish I could afford it. Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T RE: [ ] saunas I think it helps, at least with detoxing if not with borrelia itself. I don't use it often as I end up wanting to stay in for a long time and it totally wipes me out. Am thinking of starting to use it just 10 minutes a day... will report in if I notice anything of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I got a nice portable FIR on ebay for $144 shipped, it was a Frisby brand, fairly good construction. it has 3 2x2 carbon fiber panels on sides and back. it is amazing how the unit is cool until i get in it (i am 6'2 " btw) i try to use it daily when i'm not traveling, it works out to about four 25 minute sessions a week. i would estimate that i lose one quart of water every 25 minute session! i eat kelp to replenish the minerals buhner really helped me w/lyme, but my muscles were knotted up (i think from some virus that has been hitting me for 3 years), i had to have a pro ma$$sage every couple weeks... no more, muscles loose, even after being on vacation and not using sauna for 2 weeks, and haven't been to massage in months. YMMV. there is another one on ebay for $139 shipped, i'm thinking about getting a 2nd one for my beach house. please report if anyone gets this other model. thanks > > Hi - > > I'm wondering where people have purchased their infrared saunas. I'm > also considering building one.... > > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 , if you want to build one, there are free plans on drlwilson. com > > Hi - > > I'm wondering where people have purchased their infrared saunas. I'm > also considering building one.... > > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I got a sauna on eBay that is wooden - it's the type where your head sticks out and takes up about the space of a recliner. I'm liking it so far, but finding that it heats up best when I put a towel around my neck to seal off the opening. List price is around $900, but he puts them up for auction every few weeks or so where they usually go for $325-$450, including shipping. They arrive fully assembled, delivery takes about 2 weeks (goes by freight carrier), weighs about 150 pounds. > > Do you think the portable saunas where you head sticks out are really > useless? We rent a tiny place (all $ goes to medical care in some way or > another) and this is the only type we'd really be able to get. Should we > just stick with therapeutic baths in the bathtub? > > Thanks, > Jen > Lymie parents, 5yo Lymie/Aspie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I just bought a portable FIR sauna called Therasage (http://www.therasage.com/) which cost about $425. Ran it a couple times the past two nights. It is taking awhile to actually sweat but I eventually do. I like the unit a lot because it has a number of tourmeline stones on the inside walls of the unit so it is a different heating system than the carbon heaters. I ran it outside for about an hour to off-gas chemicals before bringing it inside. I collapse it and put it in a closet when I'm not using it. I had hoped to store it under the bed but it doesn't collapse that thin. I read Dr. Sherry 's book Detoxify or Die and I think it is worthwhile to read before using the sauna therapeutically as she explains a number of supplements that should be taken before and after, as well as a daily detox cocktail to help. Given our biochemical imbalances, I think it's wise to understand the need to replenish salts and minerals before adding the sauna as a therapy. deb > > > > Do you think the portable saunas where you head sticks out are really > > useless? We rent a tiny place (all $ goes to medical care in some way or > > another) and this is the only type we'd really be able to get. Should we > > just stick with therapeutic baths in the bathtub? > > > > Thanks, > > Jen > > Lymie parents, 5yo Lymie/Aspie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Yeah, I really like my stick yer head out type. It's like a dome tent that zips up & it velcros around the neck with 2 little arm holes so I can read a mag. I sweat buckets in there even at only 30 mins so it works for me. Plus it was much cheaper so within my price range. The little foot pad to warm up my toes is a real bonus too! I'm guessing iy the core temperature goes up then it still has an effect & also the sweat pulls out toxins. It's not unusual for my face & hair to be sweating coming out so what bit sticks out still gets warmed up anyways, plus the arm holes I zip up around the wrists so only the hands stick out. > > > > Do you think the portable saunas where you head sticks out are really > > useless? We rent a tiny place (all $ goes to medical care in some way or > > another) and this is the only type we'd really be able to get. Should we > > just stick with therapeutic baths in the bathtub? > > > > Thanks, > > Jen > > Lymie parents, 5yo Lymie/Aspie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 On 11/9/2010 7:18 PM, jennyodea wrote: > > Yeah, I really like my stick yer head out type. It's like a dome tent > that zips up & it velcros around the neck with 2 little arm holes so I > can read a mag. I sweat buckets in there even at only 30 mins so it > works for me. Plus it was much cheaper so within my price range. The > little foot pad to warm up my toes is a real bonus too! I'm guessing > iy the core temperature goes up then it still has an effect & also the > sweat pulls out toxins. It's not unusual for my face & hair to be > sweating coming out so what bit sticks out still gets warmed up > anyways, plus the arm holes I zip up around the wrists so only the > hands stick out. > Do you remember where you got it? Thanks, Jen Lymie parents, 5yo Lymie/Aspie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi there - I got mine from a seller on Ebay. It was shipped from China but took less than a week to arrive in Europe by courier. The price was reasonable too http://stores.ebay.ie/love-happyshopping/_i.html?_nkw=fir+sauna & submit=Search & _s\ id=749694567 > > > > Yeah, I really like my stick yer head out type. It's like a dome tent > > that zips up & it velcros around the neck with 2 little arm holes so I > > can read a mag. I sweat buckets in there even at only 30 mins so it > > works for me. Plus it was much cheaper so within my price range. The > > little foot pad to warm up my toes is a real bonus too! I'm guessing > > iy the core temperature goes up then it still has an effect & also the > > sweat pulls out toxins. It's not unusual for my face & hair to be > > sweating coming out so what bit sticks out still gets warmed up > > anyways, plus the arm holes I zip up around the wrists so only the > > hands stick out. > > > > Do you remember where you got it? > > Thanks, > Jen > > Lymie parents, 5yo Lymie/Aspie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thanks that definitely is the type we were looking at. It also does seem like it would need a lot of outgas time before we could use it inside! Jen Lymie parents, 5yo Lymie/Aspie On 11/11/2010 8:45 PM, jennyodea wrote: > > Hi there - I got mine from a seller on Ebay. It was shipped from China > but took less than a week to arrive in Europe by courier. The price > was reasonable too > > http://stores.ebay.ie/love-happyshopping/_i.html?_nkw=fir+sauna & submit=Search & _s\ id=749694567 > <http://stores.ebay.ie/love-happyshopping/_i.html?_nkw=fir+sauna & submit=Search & _\ sid=749694567> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I love mine and it works great. I have the small portable one where your head sticks out. Sometimes though I will sit onthe ground and get my head in there too. Best 300 dollars I have spent! From: <jenuhferr@...> Subject: [ ] Saunas Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 8:54 AM Â Do you think the portable saunas where you head sticks out are really useless? We rent a tiny place (all $ goes to medical care in some way or another) and this is the only type we'd really be able to get. Should we just stick with therapeutic baths in the bathtub? Thanks, Jen Lymie parents, 5yo Lymie/Aspie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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